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Types of Computer Servers and How They Function

Servers act as data processors for professional and private use. Whether you work in an IT position or manage social media for a marketing firm, it’s important to understand how servers function so you can access data through network applications. Once you know the basic workings of a server, you can utilize its processing capabilities through a local network or a virtual cloud computing platform.

In this article, we discuss the different types of servers and how they function.

Types of servers

Web server

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Virtual machine

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Proxy server

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How do servers work?

Servers work in several ways to connect users to different data functions. They house large amounts of data for organizations and make it accessible to users through internal networks or via the internet. They respond to user requests to retrieve appropriate files from stored or interconnected data sources. They also work in tandem with an operating system to better listen to and respond to user requests. IT professionals can increase the functionality of a server by installing software that creates additional roles such as responding to website requests from an internet browser. Servers can also act as safeguards to verify the identity of users before allowing access to a network.

What is server architecture?

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